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Van Gaal offered to resign after Southampton defeat

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal offered to leave the club after the 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday but was persuaded to stay on, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward unwilling to change coaches mid-season.

Bale put off Man Utd move by club turmoil

Gareth Bale has been put off a move to Manchester United by the turmoil at Old Trafford, with the Wales winger peturbed by the lack of stability at the club and the poor results.

Sunderland swoop for Debuchy loan

Sunderland are attempting to hijack Aston Villa's loan move for Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy, with the France international unhappy with a lack of playing time at the Emirates Stadium.

Man Utd want Bravo as De Gea replacement

Manchester United have lined up Claudio Bravo as a replacement for David De Gea if they lose the goalkeeper to Real Madrid, but Barcelona are working on a contract renewal for the 32-year-old.